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The 2026 GovTech & Public Safety M&A Annual Market Update from Union Square Advisors, authored by Trevor Lunsford (Director, M&A). This 33-slide report analyzes 2025 deal activity, valuation trends, and the 2026 outlook for government technology software — including public safety, municipal tech, justice & courts, citizen engagement, and broader vertical SaaS platforms serving the public sector.
What's inside:
• M&A deal volume and valuation multiples across GovTech in 2025
• Strategic vs. private equity buyer mix and most active investors
• Notable transactions in vertical & application software for the public sector
• Sub-sector deep dives: public safety, justice/courts, municipal tech, citizen engagement
• 2026 outlook: catalysts, risks, and themes to watch
Who it's for: GovTech founders, public-sector software CEOs, private equity investors, corporate development teams, M&A advisors, and operators tracking the government technology market.
Active investors referenced: Insight Partners, Genstar Capital, Battery Ventures, Serent Capital, Stonepoint Capital, The Riverside Company, BV Partners, and other leading vertical SaaS sponsors.
Companies referenced: CivicPlus, EveryAction, Optimizely, Diligent, Bullhorn, Campaign Monitor, and other category-defining GovTech and public-sector software platforms.
Authored by Trevor Lunsford, Director, M&A at Union Square Advisors — focused on vertical & application software, GovTech, and public safety technology M&A advisory in New York City. With 9+ years of experience and $5B+ in closed transaction value, Trevor has been recognized by The M&A Advisor's Emerging Leaders Award and contributed to multiple Deal of the Year honors.
More from Trevor Lunsford:
• Website: trevorlunsford.com
• Blog: medium.com/@trevorlunsfordva
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/trevorlunsford
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